PortMiami's Pre-paid Scale Program significantly reduces waiting times at cargo gates by automating payments for cartage/trucking companies accessing the Port. While drivers have the option of paying cash at the gate at a price of $15 per entry, enrolling in the automatic Pre-paid Scale Program provides access to the Port's inbound scaled cargo lanes at a cost of $12 per usage.

Once the ID Card has been issued, the driver will need a Company Authorization Code in order to use the automated gate system. This code is linked to the driver's ID card and debits the company's pre-paid account for gate entry.